Art educators honor The Joe’s Trahan

Marcy Trahan, chair of The Joe Center for the Arts, has received the Florida Art Education Association’s 2026 Community Service/Institution/Corporate Award, recognizing her leadership and The Joe’s service in advancing art education throughout the surrounding community. Trahan was nominated for the statewide honor by regional artist and educator Kelly Deal, who has taught and participated in programming at The Joe. Trahan accepted the award on behalf of The Joe and the many volunteers, artists, instructors, supporters and community partners who have helped build and sustain the organization. “This award is a wonderful recognition of The Joe and of everyone who has helped build this community organization from the ground up,” said Trahan. “The Joe exists because so many people have shared their time, talent, ideas and energy to make it successful and help it continue to grow.

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